Bolder Buicks Bow

Giving Buicks more edge.

Looking to give Buicks a bit more edge, the division has unveiled a new grille treatment inspired by the Velite convertible concept. The toothier grille treatment also heralds another change at Buick, the introduction of higher-performance LaCrosse and Lucerne models, which will be marketed under the Super moniker.

Just like Cadillac's V-Series and Chevy's SS lineup, all Buick Supers will have more powerful engines and sport-tuned suspensions. The first up will be the LaCrosse Super, which is equipped with a transversely mounted 5.3-liter V-8 driving the front wheels. Similar to the Impala SS and Pontiac Grand Prix GXP, the LaCrosse Super is rated at 300 bhp and 323 lb. ft. of torque. Buick estimates 0-60mph acceleration at 5.7 seconds. The LaCrosse Super has Bilstein monotube struts, larger front and rear brake rotors and 18-in. wheels and tires.

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The Lucerne Super, which also receives the bolder waterfall grille treatment, has its Northstar 4.6-liter V-8 bumped to 292 bhp, an increase of 17 bhp over the stock CXS model. The Lucerne Super sports an upgraded interior that features such creature comforts as a wood-trimmed, heated steering wheel and stitched leather on the dash and doors. The Lucerne goes on sale this spring, while the LaCrosse Super will hit dealerships this summer as an early '08 model.